Lexicographical Neighbors of Puffings
Literary usage of Puffings
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Ladies' Companion (1862)
"White crape sleeves in three puffings, on which meander rows of lace over pink
crape. ... The corsage is composed of puffings of tulle illusion, ..."
2. Godey's Magazine by Louis Antoine Godey, Sarah Josepha Buell Hale (1896)
"Blouse waists are handsome, made of open-work bands separated by fine tucking or
puffings. Pretty little adjustable sets, consisting of a turnover collar, ..."
3. Macmillan's Magazine by David Masson, George Grove, John Morley, Mowbray Morris (1880)
"And the lace puffings on the dress—Ward may say what she likes. but I can't help
suspecting that trimmings are worn a shade higher now. ..."
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